The festival kicks off at 7:45 am, starting with prayers at the Osaka Tenmangu Shrine. The rest of the day is filled with a Taiko drumming performances, a long land processional in traditional garb with portable mikoshi shrines, and a Danjiri dragon dancer, to signify the commencement of Tenjin Matsuri. However, most people consider the first day low key in comparison to the extravagance of the second day.

Matsuri Tuesday: Tenjin Mastsuri
This 1000 year old festival is dedicated to Sugawara Michizane, the Japanese deity of scholarship and learning. Festival participants claim the Tenjin Matsuri personifies what makes Osaka distinct from any other part of Japan.

Game. Set. Matcha.
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CREMIA is a premium, Japanese soft-serve ice cream made with fresh cream from Hokkaido.
You can choose various toppings, but we went with matcha powder which went well with the fresh milk taste.
The cone is soooo delicious too. It melts in your mouth like a sweet, crisp biscuit.
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Matsuri Tuesday: Tenjin Mastsuri
Tenjin Matsuri, literally translated to the Festival of the Gods, is ranked as one of the “Top Three” festivals in Japan, along with Gion Matsuri in Kyoto and Kanda Matsuri in Tokyo, and is the most famous festival in Osaka. The Tenjin Matsuri is known for the boat and land processionals, elaborate fireworks performance, and the boat bonfires along the Osaka Okawa River that create a hypnotic light display.

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Trying some new photography techniques, how do you like this contrasting shot of a sign in Namba, Osaka. Feel free to share your thoughts by commenting!